Apple updates AirTag with expanded range and improved findability

Apple has updated its AirTag tracking accessory with a new version that extends connectivity range and improves findability. The updated AirTag uses a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip to increase the distance at which Precision Finding can guide users to a lost item. An upgraded Bluetooth chip also expands the range at which items can be detected by linked devices. The new AirTag’s internal speaker is louder, allowing the sound to be heard from a greater distance. Precision Finding for AirTag is now available on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 devices when paired with compatible software releases. The updated AirTag continues to include safeguards aimed at preserving privacy and limiting misuse.